Helpdesk Consultant
(Jobs in Columbia, SC)
Requirement id 159497
Job title Consultant
Job location in Columbia, SC
Skills required Helpdesk, Technical Support, Bachelors Degree,
Open Date 06-Nov-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 6 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Consultant: Helpdesk, Technical Support, Bachelors Degree,
Start date :11/30/2026
End Date :6 Months from projected start date
Submission deadline :November 13th, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Client Info : DJJ
Note:
- Interview Process: 1st Round Virtual Interviews followed by a 2nd Round Onsite Interview
- Work Location: Fully Onsite
- Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.
Description:
Client is seeking an experienced Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist to provide first-line technical support at its Broad River Road location. The position supports staff in education, medical, and other facility operations.
The specialist will resolve help desk requests, troubleshoot issues from the network through the endpoint, and help improve day-to-day support operations. A key part of the role is working closely with the Help Desk Manager to capture operational knowledge, document procedures and workflows, support cross-training, and identify opportunities to automate recurring work.
This position is based in one building at a secure juvenile correctional facility. The selected candidate must complete the facilitys required background screening before starting.
Key responsibilities:
- Serve as a first point of contact for help desk requests and rotating call queue coverage.
- Troubleshoot network, endpoint, and user access issues.
- Perform password resets and assist users with common technical problems.
- Support staff in education, medical, and facility operations.
- Record, track, and resolve requests using a ticketing system.
- Work with the Help Desk Manager to capture existing processes and operational
knowledge.
- Create and maintain clear SOPs, workflows, and support documentation.
- Help cross-train staff and improve consistency in help desk operations.
- Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve support functionality.
- Assist with endpoint management as needed.
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience using ticketing software; experience with any ticketing
platform is acceptable.
- 10+ years of IT troubleshooting, help desk, and/or technical support experience.
- Experience with network-to-endpoint issues.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of relevant experience if candidate has a High School Diploma, 2 additional years of relevant experience if a candidate has an Associates Degree)
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with Power Shell, Power Automate, or the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience developing AI-enabled workflows or other automation.
- Endpoint management experience.
- Microsoft Intune experience.
- Microsoft MD-102 certification. (Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate)
Work environment and screening
This is an onsite desk-based position at a heavily secured facility. The role does not involve travel or overnight work. Candidates must pass the facilitys required background screening, which will include a criminal history check, 5 panel drug screening, and credit report.
Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159497 while calling.
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